Jigjiga is a city where all Somalis meet-

[Talo alle udaa]

First let me remind you to fast the first 9 days of dhul hijah, including carafa

I have come to realize in Jigjiga, you will find Iidoor that believe in Somaliland wearing it's flag, Ogaden who believe in breaking away, Somalis who believe in staying, others indifferent.

Suffice to say, I think Jigjiga should be the venue for discussions between Somaliland and Somalia. Although the local somali are pro one Somalia, the circumstances their in (controlled by Ethiopia) and the close & frequent contact with the Somalilanders has allowed them to have a level of tolerance towards other Somalis not seen else where.

Frequently, singers, well known celebrities come over from Hargaysa to put on a show or sing in Jigjiga.

The place is less than an hour away from the Somaliland border and some of the clans that live in Somaliland, also live on the other side.

The hatred that some pile on hear about the "Daarood" boogymen doesn't seem to exist. People genuinely seem to get along with each other (excluding sub sub sub clan squabbles) likely due to the bigger reality facing them all -ie Ethiopia

[Ben Dover]

Firstly wipe that drool off your mouth Cagdheer.

Secondly, what would Jigjiga offer as a venue that any other city wouldn't?

You seem to think that Jigjiga is a good venue because "singers, well known celebrities come over from Hargaysa to put on a show or sing in Jigjiga"... in case you were living under a rock, they also do this in London/Paris/Dubai..etc.

[original dervish]

No discussions woild the secessionists outside of Somali lands.....
Period.

[Ben Dover]

If wishes were horses OD...

The talks will only happen on foreign neutral grounds, and will be mediated by partners from the international community

[Nubis]

Informative.

[KartiHaween]

Jidwaaq are so brave when it comes to Ogaden and see us as their enemy while their only enemies, other somalis, who came to land grab their city come their with no problems. Cajiib.

[DaroorMan]

Jidwaaq are so brave when it comes to Ogaden and see us as their enemy while their only enemies, other somalis, who came to land grab their city come their with no problems. Cajiib.

in what way are non-absame more hostile to jidwaaq than OG?

[mahoka]

How about it becomes the center ground for doofar leaders failmaajo and blackie to talk?

[original dervish]

I'm afraid J/L isn't up for discussion.
The brotherly clans will come to an amicable agreement.

[KartiHaween]

Jidwaaq are so brave when it comes to Ogaden and see us as their enemy while their only enemies, other somalis, who came to land grab their city come their with no problems. Cajiib.

in what way are non-absame more hostile to jidwaaq than OG?

By claiming JIgJiga as belonging to them when historically it has always belonged to Jidwaaq.

[paperino]

First let me remind you to fast the first 9 days of dhul hijah, including carafa

I have come to realize in Jigjiga, you will find Iidoor that believe in Somaliland wearing it's flag, Ogaden who believe in breaking away, Somalis who believe in staying, others indifferent.

Suffice to say, I think Jigjiga should be the venue for discussions between Somaliland and Somalia. Although the local somali are pro one Somalia, the circumstances their in (controlled by Ethiopia) and the close & frequent contact with the Somalilanders has allowed them to have a level of tolerance towards other Somalis not seen else where.

Frequently, singers, well known celebrities come over from Hargaysa to put on a show or sing in Jigjiga.

The place is less than an hour away from the Somaliland border and some of the clans that live in Somaliland, also live on the other side.

The hatred that some pile on hear about the "Daarood" boogymen doesn't seem to exist. People genuinely seem to get along with each other (excluding sub sub sub clan squabbles) likely due to the bigger reality facing them all -ie Ethiopia

Jigjiga seems an interesting place. Thanks for reminding us about dhul hijah & carafa.

[DaroorMan]

Jidwaaq are so brave when it comes to Ogaden and see us as their enemy while their only enemies, other somalis, who came to land grab their city come their with no problems. Cajiib.

in what way are non-absame more hostile to jidwaaq than OG?

By claiming JIgJiga as belonging to them when historically it has always belonged to Jidwaaq.

well can you name me any clan that claims jigjiga as its own exclusively? all land across the world belongs to nation-states not tribes/ethnic groups so jigjiga belongs to all of us ethiopians whether your darod, my isaaq or non-somalis such as amharas

[samatar133]

Jigjiga is Sacad muse and Jidwaaq deegaan with large Ogaden immigrants. Talo, you’re right, people seem to get along well in that town.

[Django]

Jigjiga is Sacad muse and Jidwaaq deegaan with large Ogaden immigrants.

[samatar133]

Sejuu boy, have you ever been anywhere near Jigjiga?